Tampa 26.2

Austin Marathon, Paramount 5K and Convergence

My running and work worlds occasionally collide – and they have again – in a great way. 

My employer, Catapult Systems, is again sponsoring the Paramount Break A Leg 5K this year.  However, the race is now on Austin Marathon week-end and part of the marathon suite of races.  As a result, I was given a free entry to the Austin Marathon!

So – my training is on – and I’m looking forward to running a marathon in one of the country’s best towns for all things runners and running.

Here is a video about the event with great pictures of the theatre, Austin and a video of Catapult’s president Sam Goodner:

http://www.austintheatre.org/site/Calendar/1915210642?view=Detail&id=21801

I want to that Catapult for providing the opportunity – as well as the kick in the pants I needed to ramp up the training!  I’ll do my best to represent.

Breast Cancer Marathon in Jacksonville – Early Registration Discount Ends 11/1/2009

http://www.breastcancermarathon.com/run/register/

5 days and counting. That's all the time you have left to get the early bird special on marathon registration. Once the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, the registration fees go back to their normal prices.

Last Minute Marathon Tips

Very entertaining video chock full of last minute marathon tips.  WATCH THIS! You’ll like it (note: if the video stutters switch off the HD on the right side.  An call your internet provider :>).

Last Minute Marathon Tips: shot with Nikon D90 on Vimeo

 

Marathons by Date Updated

The list over in the right hand side column titled “Marathons by Date” is freshly updated with the dates of upcoming marathons.  The links are also validated to go to the current race web site.

Oklahoma City Marathon Entry Starts Tomorrow!

Registration for one of the great marathons opens 9/7/2009 at 9:00AM Eastern.

The Final Countdown for Registration Opening! 

Tomorrow beginning at 8:00am CST.

You are 24 hours away from securing your slot for the Tenth Anniversary Run to Remember - the event that Runner's World Magazine called one of the 12 "Must Run" Marathons in the world.

Join Runner's World Magazine's Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso and names like Joanie, Boston Billy and Beardsley next April as we run to remember, celebrate life, reach for the future and unite the world in hope.

REGISTRATION for The 10th Anniversary Run to Remember will open on Labor Day, September 7, 2009 at 8:00am CST. Mark your calendars and make sure you get in on the historic Tenth Anniversary Run to Remember!  The events are sure to SELL OUT early, so don't hesitate!  

Mark you calendars for Labor Day!!

We look forward to seeing you in April 2010!

Snickers Marathon Registration Open

It's time! Another year has flown by! The SNICKERS(R) MARATHON(R) Energy Bar marathon and half marathon is now open for online registration.

The event is scheduled for March 6, 2010, so mark your calendar and register today at:

http://www.albanymarathon.com/

Florida Road Races

The Clearwater Florida Gulf Beach Road Races are back with a vengeance.  There are no fewer than seven races on the schedule – from a 5 miler, to several half marathons, to the return of the Gulf Beaches – now Clearwater – marathon!

See the site for details.

http://www.floridaroadraces.com/

They even have awards for combinations of awards for races totaling up to 52.4 miles!

At a time where Gasparilla is cutting back, Chris and his crew are expanding.  Kudos!  Lets support him by running some of the races.  Several races have discounted early entry fees so peruse the site soon.

Next up – the Halloween Halfathon – any takers?

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1769229

Why Is This Gasparilla Marathon The Last?

Whether you buy it or not, here is the official word.

http://www.tampabayrun.com/AssetFactory.aspx?did=618

Choose Your Fall Marathon

Interesting overview in the New York Times.  Pick it and sign up!

3:1 Group Leader Update for 5/7/2008

Hi all,

I will be in TT this weekend, I will not be able to stick around since I am having a Mother’s day party at my house in the afternoon and I will need to go and get things ready.  Rick won’t be in town this weekend so it is all me to get the house and pool area (that is the hardest part) ready.

Let’s run 8 – 10 miles (whatever the group feels like doing is fine with me).   See you all at 5:50am, can’t wait to do a long run (it has been a REALLY long time!!! – almost an entire month)

See you,

Janet